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Its got a few pieces missing, but still looks like a good solid truck...er....start.

1956 F100 Pro Touring Shop Truck

Hello,

This is my first post here. Not sure if my truck fits this thread. It's not a tow vehicle or parts hauler for a shop. But it is sort of a ProTouring Shop Truck for lack of a better description. If anyone has a better name for it I am all ears.

http://gustave.smugmug.com/Trucks/56...4_4wtTL-XL.jpg

Although it is far from finished, here is the description so far:

Reinforced frame with truck arms and custom front IFS w/ cross-over bar
Fronts shocks = 20”QA1 6773
Rear shocks = Bilstein
Springs = 300lbs/in front, 200lbs/in rear
Brakes = Wilwood, 14” rotors up front w/ 6 piston SLR6 calipers, Wilwood under-hung pedal cluster with two Tilton master cylinders and balance bar
Engine = Ford Racing S347JR (350hp, 400ftlbs)
Transmission = reworked C4
Rear End = Ford 12” with Speedway Engineering lightweight housing and Truetrac limited slip
Front axles moved forward 4 inches with reworked fender openings
Rear fenders widened by 1.5 inches
Wheels = Wheelsmith Aluminum Smoothies. 17”x8” front (20.5lbs), and 17”x9.5” rear (21.5lbs)
Tires = Diamond Back Whitewalls = 255/60-17 front and 275/60-17 rear
Steering = Flaming River quick ratio power rack with KRC PS pump and remote reservoir

During the initial build I put a premium on keeping the truck as light as possible, with a wide torque curve. Making it easy to drive on the street and good for auto-x. Moving the front axles forward, and moving the engine back by massaging the firewall helped with weight distribution. The #1 cylinder is behind the front axle centerline.

I have additional things planned like aluminum bumpers and lightweight aluminum bucket seats. The interior will be aircraft inspired (WWII era).

http://gustave.smugmug.com/Trucks/56...70_FKooc-L.jpg

http://gustave.smugmug.com/Trucks/56...48_LgoXM-L.jpg

http://gustave.smugmug.com/Trucks/56...5_DH9qq-XL.jpg

I waffled for a long time about going with traditional looking wheels vs. more modern wheels with lower profile tires. For now I decided to keep the whitewall look while adding as much performance as possible.

More to come as things progress.

Gustave

I don't know what others may have or might call it, but I'm thinking it's One Fly Ass F100...no pun intended on the WWII aircraft theme.

I would love to do a vintage military-inspired truck myself.

I dont remember if I have posted mine in here but here are some picts of it to share. My goal was a semi stock looking truck with serious power under the hood...

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...2/de4aa64f.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...2/dec7570a.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...howtrip010.jpg

I love your truck! i love 56 f100's :thumbsup:

can you please pm me some more details on your suspension setup?

;)

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Originally Posted by Dr G (Post 341495)

This is what I go racing with.

Attachment 30971

Attachment 30972

Pro Trouring Truck

Here's what I take around the track!